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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.02, 859.24 and 188.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.02, 859.24 and 188.18 is: 282.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.02 : 859.24 = 188.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.02/859.24 = 188.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.02x = 859.24 × 188.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.02x = 161,691.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,691.78/573.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.17

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